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Dave-ROR · 11-26-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by raul

Middle back windshield, hands down. Lean the passenger seat all the way back as well. Set your GoPro wide angle. Here's a clip I made with that setup.

That works decently well there, but during a bright sunny day it sucks. Although I hear there's a setting on the gopro to get around that.

I currently mount mine on the outside of the drivers side rear quarter window. View is good, sound is horrible.. need to figure out a fix for that next.

iLuveKetchup · 11-26-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

That works decently well there, but during a bright sunny day it sucks. Although I hear there's a setting on the gopro to get around that.

I currently mount mine on the outside of the drivers side rear quarter window. View is good, sound is horrible.. need to figure out a fix for that next.

Do you set the GoPro to spot metering? That will help to expose the road ahead. Although if its on the rear window, it's so far back that it will probably meter the black dash as well. If you have a GoPro 2 or 3, you can connect an external mic ([ame="http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR-3350-Omnidirectional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B002HJ9PTO/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1353962449&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica"]Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone: Musical Instruments[/ame]).

raul · 11-26-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

That works decently well there, but during a bright sunny day it sucks. Although I hear there's a setting on the gopro to get around that.

I currently mount mine on the outside of the drivers side rear quarter window. View is good, sound is horrible.. need to figure out a fix for that next.

The Spot meter setting works. My first time testing that position all I could see was a bunch of glare from the outside, turned on the feature and away it went.

karma003 · 11-26-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

It depends on the tech adviser of the sanctioning body. Check the rules to see what type of mounting is allowed. Some don't allow outside cams mounted until bolted to the car, while some don't allow suction mounts of any kind inside or out.

Knowing what type of racing is taking place can help us help you? Street racing, drag racing, autoX, SOLO, bench racing, 24 hours at Nurburgring, Formula Drift?

I participate in the autocross solo events

Dave-ROR · 11-26-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

Do you set the GoPro to spot metering? That will help to expose the road ahead. Although if its on the rear window, it's so far back that it will probably meter the black dash as well. If you have a GoPro 2 or 3, you can connect an external mic (Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone: Musical Instruments).

Requires the full skeleton case I assume? I have a 2 so I could use the mic..

iLuveKetchup · 11-26-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Requires the full skeleton case I assume? I have a 2 so I could use the mic..

Skeleton case or you can drill through your existing case.

Dave-ROR · 11-26-2012, 04:16 PM

We have one for the race car, I'll just borrow that one for this weekend

Need to order a mic today though.

Mitch · 11-26-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raul

Middle back windshield, hands down. Lean the passenger seat all the way back as well. Set your GoPro wide angle. Here's a clip I made with that setup.

This is the view from the quarter glass. I prefer it for autocrossing for the view of the elements as you approach them. Much less "dead" space in frame.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98AdD0yNzhI"]Delta SCCA Autocross 2012.10.14 - YouTube[/ame]

iLuveKetchup · 11-26-2012, 05:28 PM

^ Don't let go of the steering wheel. This is a good view.

MTCRX · 11-26-2012, 05:57 PM

Go to you tube and look up MTCRX87 for autocross videos I have made from several locations on my car, inside windshield, inside from back glass, outside front and back side shots, from the roof of the car. These will give you some idea of the different views. They are from an '87 crx (thus the name of course) but will be similar in the FRS/BRZ. IF you want engine sounds, etc. put it inside. Wind noise outside will cover most anything else.

BilletProShop · 11-26-2012, 06:55 PM

^Awesome view never tried it yet EDIT: (Mitch)

I filmed one of our customers at the track a couple of weekends ago: 9.77 second pass

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VwhKXrDDU8"]BPS @ the track 2 - YouTube[/ame]

philstar · 11-26-2012, 08:02 PM

First time using my GoPro, mounted it on the top center of the rear window as well as on the passenger side quarter window, I did not know how to use it yet so i had it set at 720p with no spot tracking.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWIRAMA5jOE"]First time drifting my Scion FR-S - YouTube[/ame]

this video is mounted on the passenger side quarter window, 1080p, with spot tracking.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwK9NQDf29s"]Automass Round 2, Scion FR-S drifting - YouTube[/ame]

xwd · 11-26-2012, 08:05 PM

That outside view with it on the rear 1/4 glass is really good, I'm going to have to try that once I get a new suction cup mount.

Mitch · 11-26-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

^ Don't let go of the steering wheel. This is a good view.

Haha yeah, my hands were a mess. Thanks for the tip.

11-26-2012, 04:16 PM	#21
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	We have one for the race car, I'll just borrow that one for this weekend Need to order a mic today though. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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philstar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Argento FR-S Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 436 Thanks: 59 Thanked 349 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	First time using my GoPro, mounted it on the top center of the rear window as well as on the passenger side quarter window, I did not know how to use it yet so i had it set at 720p with no spot tracking. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWIRAMA5jOE"]First time drifting my Scion FR-S - YouTube[/ame] this video is mounted on the passenger side quarter window, 1080p, with spot tracking. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwK9NQDf29s"]Automass Round 2, Scion FR-S drifting - YouTube[/ame] __________________

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iLuveKetchup My VTEC fluid is full Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: EFF JAY Location: NYC Posts: 935 Thanks: 149 Thanked 268 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	^ Don't let go of the steering wheel. This is a good view.

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MTCRX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Whiteout FRS- autocross ready Location: Montana Posts: 283 Thanks: 136 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Go to you tube and look up MTCRX87 for autocross videos I have made from several locations on my car, inside windshield, inside from back glass, outside front and back side shots, from the roof of the car. These will give you some idea of the different views. They are from an '87 crx (thus the name of course) but will be similar in the FRS/BRZ. IF you want engine sounds, etc. put it inside. Wind noise outside will cover most anything else.

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